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    Indian company designs and builds flood-proof housing in Queensland: claims world first
    Indian company designs and builds flood-proof housing in Queensland: claims world first

    One of India’s largest property businesses claims to be on the cusp of revolutionising flood-proof housing around the world thanks to work done in Queensland after the devastating floods earlier this year.


    BPN's Top 10 for 2011 - and a Happy New Year!
    BPN's Top 10 for 2011 - and a Happy New Year!

    With our festive season break now imminent, this is our last news update for 2011, so we thought it fitting to cap off the year with a top 10 list.


    Green Building Council opens membership to sole traders

    The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has agreed to open its membership to sole traders.


    Settlers Run wins UDIA water management award in Victoria
    Settlers Run wins UDIA water management award in Victoria

    Melbourne residential development Settlers Run has taken home the 2011 UDIA (Victoria) Award for Excellence in the 'Integrated Water Management' category.


    Australian Vinyls achieve Green Star PVC Credit Best Practice

    Australian Vinyls has announced it is the first company to undergo independent verification of compliance with the Green Star PVC Credit Best Practice Guidelines for PVC, or vinyl, manufacturing.


    Mirvac's virtual reality: next step in new home marketing
    Mirvac's virtual reality: next step in new home marketing

    Mirvac has spent more than $1 million creating an 'virtual experience centre' for its new $300 million Foreshore Hamilton housing development in Queensland.


    Government appoints Minister for Housing and Homelessness
    Government appoints Minister for Housing and Homelessness

    The Gillard Government has appointed Robert McClelland to the position of Minister for Housing and Homelessness as part of the shuffle of the Federal Cabinet.


    Sharp develops solar cell with world’s highest conversion efficiency

    Sharp has announced that it has developed solar technology that achieves a new record for the world’s highest non-concentrating conversion efficiency.


    Victoria's building permit system audited: 'room for improvement'

    The Building Commissioner Tony Arnel has welcomed the findings of a Victorian Auditor-General’s Office review of Victoria’s building permit system, which examined the roles of the Building Commission and local government.


    Canberra community helps design 8-star $200k home
    Canberra community helps design 8-star $200k home

    A project is underway in Canberra where design and building company Jigsaw Housing is inviting the community to help create an affordable and sustainable housing.


    Building industry pins hopes on lower interest rates

    Master Builders Australia welcomed the decision by the Reserve Bank this week to lower official interest rates, saying that it should help to turn around weak trading conditions facing the building industry.


    BSA launches YouTube channel for building industry
    BSA launches YouTube channel for building industry

    The Building Services Authority (BSA) has launched a new YouTube channel which it says will be a valuable new communication tool for members of the building industry.


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